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**Plonnikas** · 07-13-2009, 07:14 AM

I was just wondering what a community of gamers, overclockers, hardware enthusiasts, boys with toys and bench-markers do with themselves to fund the fun things in life.

What job do you have?
What qualifications? (optional)

I'm kind of curious to see if there is a trend in what we do (like most of us are IT professionals for example) and what we chose to study.

**JeorgeNoxeref** · 07-13-2009, 07:31 AM

I'm a Web/ IT admin for a smallish dog accessories internet/ retail business. It's pretty fun surprisingly I don't get many computer problem calls. So that's nice .

**HarryMet** · 07-13-2009, 07:39 AM

I'm an actuary.

I studied physics and mathematical physics for BSc and MSc respectively before training for Fellowship.

**staisacic** · 07-13-2009, 07:43 AM

I valet cars currently, as I work my way through school.

It pays really good (almost double minimum wage) and it is super easy. Easiest job that I have ever had.
Been applying other places though, that pay the same and include benefits. Been working there for over a year, and I dislike my boss. The job is so easy, but for some reason, he shouldn't even be qualified to be boss. Blames everyone but himself. Im also kind of tired having to deal with customers.

**papadopul** · 07-13-2009, 07:44 AM

Nurse.

**Zs3ZASpA** · 07-13-2009, 07:49 AM

Estimating for Construction.

**Plonnikas** · 07-13-2009, 07:51 AM

I'm an actuary.

I studied physics and mathematical physics for BSc and MSc respectively before training for Fellowship.

Interesting job, can you tell me more about it? I know little about this profession.

**Tjfyojlg** · 07-13-2009, 07:53 AM

Retail

**HarryMet** · 08-12-2009, 08:04 AM

Interesting job, can you tell me more about it? I know little about this profession.

Barely anyone does! We basically work in areas where the future value of money needs to be assessed. That isn't to say we're always right, but we use various different types of modelling to predict the current impact of future financial events.

One example would be my area of specialization, pensions. You might ask the question of how much money would you need to invest today to receive £1 in a year? Assuming that you'll definitely live to receive it, it's simply a case of taking interest in to account and working backwards. If you change the time period to 25 years and the amount to £50,000, you need to predict what interest rates will do and assess the probability that you will still be alive. Expand this to a population of 50,000 pension scheme members with different ages, different amounts of pensions and different lifestyles, and you can see that it's not a simple problem. That's what I love about it.

**Plonnikas** · 08-12-2009, 08:09 AM

Barely anyone does! We basically work in areas where the future value of money needs to be assessed. That isn't to say we're always right, but we use various different types of modelling to predict the current impact of future financial events.

One example would be my area of specialization, pensions. You might ask the question of how much money would you need to invest today to receive £1 in a year? Assuming that you'll definitely live to receive it, it's simply a case of taking interest in to account and working backwards. If you change the time period to 25 years and the amount to £50,000, you need to predict what interest rates will do and assess the probability that you will still be alive. Expand this to a population of 50,000 pension scheme members with different ages, different amounts of pensions and different lifestyles, and you can see that it's not a simple problem. That's what I love about it.

Sounds extremely interesting. Not sure I'd have the maths for it but I love those sorts of problems. It must be a fun job, and well paid looking at your car lol.

**DeronBoltonRen** · 08-12-2009, 08:13 AM

Part time as a trainee accountant
done a Bsc in computer science
currently studying for ACCA qualification

**Plonnikas** · 08-12-2009, 08:21 AM

Part time as a trainee accountant
done a Bsc in computer science
currently studying for ACCA qualification

I fellow computer scientist!

**Evoncalabbalo** · 08-12-2009, 08:22 AM

Student

Employed as a teaching assistant at my university though.

One more semester...

**avavavava** · 08-12-2009, 08:29 AM

I'll give you a little hint: I belong to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. I do believe that almost everyone here should be able to figure that out.

On another note, it looks like I'll soon be unemployed. Looks like I'll be out of a job just in time for Christmas. [thumbdown]

**Qesomud** · 08-12-2009, 08:30 AM

Unemployed, i was made redundant.

I've started doing a Level 2 ECDL because it's practically free when you are claiming job seekers allowance so i thought what the hell. Then i want to study a more specific part of IT, but i'm not sure what would be the best bet yet.

**wmhardware** · 08-12-2009, 08:37 AM

I have been a diesel technician for nearly 16 years.

Never had any formal diesel training, just a couple years of auto mechanics in high school, along with Marine Corps ROTC (I think I just wanted to avoid regular classes).

(backstory)
I had wrecked my first car, '72 Gran Torino Sport, and bought a '72 Mustang. I wanted to swap the engine out of the Torino. I ran into a snag, my mom got a hold of a fellow she knew that was a mechanic supervisor at a mixer plant. He came over, helped me out, and basically asked me if I wanted a job turning wrenches. So Friday I was sacking groceries and the following Monday I was changing oil under a cement mixer, lol

FF 15+ years and I work at a Sterling/Western Star dealership. I am G2 expert certified in the Mercedes Benz 4000, 900 engines and DD15/13 engines (Detroit Diesel), Caterpillar engines, '07 EPA diagnostics/repair, and many other certifications.

**Rabbahpuptiopp** · 08-12-2009, 08:44 AM

Studying Computer Science right now only 2 semesters left now![thumbup]

But I am working right now at several places, Web Master for my Uni's newspaper, Teacher's Assistant for an upper division web design class and doing a paid intern in web development at Blue Cross Blue Shield.

So ya technology related but I like the design aspect way more than the coding...

**TXmjLW9b** · 08-12-2009, 08:47 AM

I'm pretty sure I'm going to be out of a job in janurary, but for now I'm a mobile handset software engineer. Can't say I do any specific thing though, working on car accessories right now [surrender]

**WordofViagra** · 08-12-2009, 08:48 AM

I did computer sales/tech when I first registered on MadOnion back in 2000. Now I'm the Director of Housing, Outreach, all food/meal services, and two other uninteresting programs at a 24-hour drop-in/shelter. I'm going on 7 years at this place now.

**ANCETPYNCTEXT** · 08-12-2009, 08:55 AM

I have a BSc in Business Management and have yet to find employment.

Last job was as a Credit Controller for my industrial placement year of University, it wasn't my favourite job in the world but boy did it pay well. Since graduating I've been trying to get a job in a range of industries but nothing as yet. This bloody recession isn't amusing.

I'm getting to the point actually where theres going to be a nasty gap on my CV which I'm going to have to explain if I ever do get a job. Maybe I can say I went travelling after Uni ... round my home town

07-13-2009, 07:14 AM	#1
Plonnikas Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 459 Senior Member	What is your occupation? I was just wondering what a community of gamers, overclockers, hardware enthusiasts, boys with toys and bench-markers do with themselves to fund the fun things in life. What job do you have? What qualifications? (optional) I'm kind of curious to see if there is a trend in what we do (like most of us are IT professionals for example) and what we chose to study. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-13-2009, 07:31 AM	#2
JeorgeNoxeref Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 369 Senior Member	I'm a Web/ IT admin for a smallish dog accessories internet/ retail business. It's pretty fun surprisingly I don't get many computer problem calls. So that's nice . Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-13-2009, 07:39 AM	#3
HarryMet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 380 Senior Member	I'm an actuary. I studied physics and mathematical physics for BSc and MSc respectively before training for Fellowship. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-13-2009, 07:43 AM	#4
staisacic Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 457 Senior Member	I valet cars currently, as I work my way through school. It pays really good (almost double minimum wage) and it is super easy. Easiest job that I have ever had. Been applying other places though, that pay the same and include benefits. Been working there for over a year, and I dislike my boss. The job is so easy, but for some reason, he shouldn't even be qualified to be boss. Blames everyone but himself. Im also kind of tired having to deal with customers. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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papadopul Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 466 Senior Member	Nurse. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-13-2009, 07:49 AM	#6
Zs3ZASpA Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 356 Senior Member	Estimating for Construction. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-13-2009, 07:51 AM	#7
Plonnikas Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 459 Senior Member	I'm an actuary. I studied physics and mathematical physics for BSc and MSc respectively before training for Fellowship. Interesting job, can you tell me more about it? I know little about this profession. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-13-2009, 07:53 AM	#8
Tjfyojlg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 405 Senior Member	Retail Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-12-2009, 08:04 AM	#9
HarryMet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 380 Senior Member	Interesting job, can you tell me more about it? I know little about this profession. Barely anyone does! We basically work in areas where the future value of money needs to be assessed. That isn't to say we're always right, but we use various different types of modelling to predict the current impact of future financial events. One example would be my area of specialization, pensions. You might ask the question of how much money would you need to invest today to receive £1 in a year? Assuming that you'll definitely live to receive it, it's simply a case of taking interest in to account and working backwards. If you change the time period to 25 years and the amount to £50,000, you need to predict what interest rates will do and assess the probability that you will still be alive. Expand this to a population of 50,000 pension scheme members with different ages, different amounts of pensions and different lifestyles, and you can see that it's not a simple problem. That's what I love about it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-12-2009, 08:09 AM	#10
Plonnikas Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 459 Senior Member	Barely anyone does! We basically work in areas where the future value of money needs to be assessed. That isn't to say we're always right, but we use various different types of modelling to predict the current impact of future financial events. One example would be my area of specialization, pensions. You might ask the question of how much money would you need to invest today to receive £1 in a year? Assuming that you'll definitely live to receive it, it's simply a case of taking interest in to account and working backwards. If you change the time period to 25 years and the amount to £50,000, you need to predict what interest rates will do and assess the probability that you will still be alive. Expand this to a population of 50,000 pension scheme members with different ages, different amounts of pensions and different lifestyles, and you can see that it's not a simple problem. That's what I love about it. Sounds extremely interesting. Not sure I'd have the maths for it but I love those sorts of problems. It must be a fun job, and well paid looking at your car lol. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-12-2009, 08:13 AM	#11
DeronBoltonRen Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 412 Senior Member	Part time as a trainee accountant done a Bsc in computer science currently studying for ACCA qualification Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-12-2009, 08:21 AM	#12
Plonnikas Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 459 Senior Member	Part time as a trainee accountant done a Bsc in computer science currently studying for ACCA qualification I fellow computer scientist! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-12-2009, 08:22 AM	#13
Evoncalabbalo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 572 Senior Member	Student Employed as a teaching assistant at my university though. One more semester... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-12-2009, 08:29 AM	#14
avavavava Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 531 Senior Member	I'll give you a little hint: I belong to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. I do believe that almost everyone here should be able to figure that out. On another note, it looks like I'll soon be unemployed. Looks like I'll be out of a job just in time for Christmas. [thumbdown] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-12-2009, 08:30 AM	#15
Qesomud Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 410 Senior Member	Unemployed, i was made redundant. I've started doing a Level 2 ECDL because it's practically free when you are claiming job seekers allowance so i thought what the hell. Then i want to study a more specific part of IT, but i'm not sure what would be the best bet yet. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-12-2009, 08:37 AM	#16
wmhardware Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 462 Senior Member	I have been a diesel technician for nearly 16 years. Never had any formal diesel training, just a couple years of auto mechanics in high school, along with Marine Corps ROTC (I think I just wanted to avoid regular classes). (backstory) I had wrecked my first car, '72 Gran Torino Sport, and bought a '72 Mustang. I wanted to swap the engine out of the Torino. I ran into a snag, my mom got a hold of a fellow she knew that was a mechanic supervisor at a mixer plant. He came over, helped me out, and basically asked me if I wanted a job turning wrenches. So Friday I was sacking groceries and the following Monday I was changing oil under a cement mixer, lol FF 15+ years and I work at a Sterling/Western Star dealership. I am G2 expert certified in the Mercedes Benz 4000, 900 engines and DD15/13 engines (Detroit Diesel), Caterpillar engines, '07 EPA diagnostics/repair, and many other certifications. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-12-2009, 08:44 AM	#17
Rabbahpuptiopp Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 462 Senior Member	Studying Computer Science right now only 2 semesters left now![thumbup] But I am working right now at several places, Web Master for my Uni's newspaper, Teacher's Assistant for an upper division web design class and doing a paid intern in web development at Blue Cross Blue Shield. So ya technology related but I like the design aspect way more than the coding... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-12-2009, 08:47 AM	#18
TXmjLW9b Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 361 Senior Member	I'm pretty sure I'm going to be out of a job in janurary, but for now I'm a mobile handset software engineer. Can't say I do any specific thing though, working on car accessories right now [surrender] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-12-2009, 08:48 AM	#19
WordofViagra Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 439 Senior Member	I did computer sales/tech when I first registered on MadOnion back in 2000. Now I'm the Director of Housing, Outreach, all food/meal services, and two other uninteresting programs at a 24-hour drop-in/shelter. I'm going on 7 years at this place now. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-12-2009, 08:55 AM	#20
ANCETPYNCTEXT Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 405 Senior Member	I have a BSc in Business Management and have yet to find employment. Last job was as a Credit Controller for my industrial placement year of University, it wasn't my favourite job in the world but boy did it pay well. Since graduating I've been trying to get a job in a range of industries but nothing as yet. This bloody recession isn't amusing. I'm getting to the point actually where theres going to be a nasty gap on my CV which I'm going to have to explain if I ever do get a job. Maybe I can say I went travelling after Uni ... round my home town Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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